Community Service is recognized by USD 243 as a part of lifelong learning. Students provide many hours of community service throughout the year, and those who complete the number of required community service hours during their *high school career are recognized for their efforts at graduation. Students are required to complete 60 hours of service to receive recognition. Community service hours will be added to the student’s transcript. Students cannot be paid for this volunteer work and cannot work for relatives. All hours of community service must be worked outside of school hours unless specifically organized by the school counselor.

*Junior High students who turn in hours at Waverly will be recognized during their 8th grade year at the end of the year junior high awards ceremony.

ACCEPTABLE TYPES OF COMMUNITY SERVICE (Revised October, 2013)

Volunteer work for organizations, such as American Legion, Lions Club, church groups, etc

Peer tutoring for younger children

Assisting with the After School Program

Assisting teachers with classroom work BEFORE and AFTER school

Volunteer work for the city, county or surrounding areas

Building and construction at public areas

Helping elderly citizens of the community with household chores and yard work